Announcements
Throckmorton to retire after more than 20 years of providing support to SOM students, alumni
Following a career of more than 20 years at West Virginia University Health Sciences, Debra Throckmorton, coordinator of Alumni Programs for the WVU School of Medicine, has announced her retirement.
WVU-trained faith community nurse to host Saturday clinics, nursing call line and more in Fairmont
A new program called Neighborhood Nurse will launch in January 2025, offering a Saturday clinic and a nursing hotline. This initiative is a collaboration between Faith Community Nursing (FCN) and Compassion Central.
Internet connectivity will be unavailable on HSC South 7th floor Dec. 11
Wired and wireless internet connectivity will be unavailable from 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, for the 7th floor South at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
West Virginia healthcare providers, teachers invited to apply for scholarship to complete WVU tobacco training program
With funding support from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Division of Tobacco Prevention, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering 64 scholarships for its Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (CTTTP). The next training course will be available online January 13, 2025, through March 1, 2025.
Provide feedback on career closet for Health Sciences students
The WVU Health Sciences community is excited to explore the idea of establishing a career closet to better support students' professional development.
Student Health to operate on limited schedule during Winter Recess at WVU
West Virginia University Student Health Services will be operating on a limited schedule during the university’s winter recess.
WVU School of Pharmacy alumnus goes above and beyond to help mother and newborn
WVU School of Pharmacy alumnus Allen Sexton (BS, ’93) is being celebrated as a hero for his recent actions to assist a mother and her newborn during a medical emergency.
Sokos appointed chair of the Department of Cardiology
George G. Sokos, D.O., FACC, has been named chair of the School of Medicine Department of Cardiology, a role he’s served in an interim capacity since the department’s formation in the fall of 2023.
WVU dental, medical residents collaborate to provide care for West Virginia’s youth
A recent West Virginia University School of Dentistry and School of Medicine collaboration provided the opportunity to improve care for the state’s youngest citizens, focusing on dental caries risk, assessment and fluoride varnish for children.
Celebration of Life planned for former Radiology chair, Dr. Gabriele
A Celebration of Life for Orlando “Gabe” Frederico Gabriele, M.D., former Department of Radiology chair, will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the WVU Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby.